The ad for a 'lehnga' brand featuring Bollywood star Alia Bhatt as the much indulged daughter and granddaughter has fired debate on social media platforms and elsewhere on the age-old tradition of giving away the daughter.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating the festival.
Despite the Delhi police's tarnished reputation in recent months, viewers find themselves rooting for Inspector Hathiram Chaudhary because he displays both vulnerability and remorse, observes Ranjita Ganesan.
Jahnavi Patel feels it's an Alia Bhatt show all the way.
'I realised what a great leader he was by the way he took decisions to undertake the most-risky of missions.'
A look at the guests at the special screening.
Just what do actors *do* the whole day?
Meghna Naidu chats with rediff.com readers.
Sukanya Verma looks at how the ladies scorch the streets in silver.
On the occasion of Mother's Day, Meghna Ghai Puri, president of Whistling Woods International, gives tips on how to become a successful working mother.
Monica Dogra, Aditi Rao Hydari and Kiran Rao were among the celebs spotted on Day One of the Lakme Fashion Week Resort/Summer 2016
Former cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth is the 13th contestant on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.
'Oddly enough, everything Raazi cannot explain or put a finger on, it glosses over in the name of patriotism or watan-love; glorifying thereby the very sentiment it had set out to mock.' 'This is the unique tragedy of the film: it becomes less of a counterpoint to pseudo-patriotism and more of a companion piece,' says Sreehari Nair.
The film is about a thrilling incident happening inside a bank, during the course of a day.
Sukanya Verma looks at the recent spate of book-to-screen adaptations.
The price for pushing the envelope beyond the comfort zone that the land of storytelling is used to is a hefty one, observes Meghna Chadha.
Sukanya Verma lists her favourite songs of the year.
A celebrity book launch for psychiatrist, Dr Anjali Chhabria.
A look at the arrivals.
The film is about a police officer and certain unexpected events in his life.
These special recipes will keep you warm and your belly full and happy.
A look at the star arrivals.
The film's shooting has begun in Kozhikode.
Groceries, apparel, computers, phones and sporting accessories are among the most popular. There is also a growing trend of men visiting the store, rather than women.
The overall pass percentage was 83.01 per cent as against last year's 82.02 per cent.
While the singer failed to impress, you can learn a thing or two about style from his fans who attended the concert.
'What we think is being patriotic is quite opposite to what actually is patriotism.' 'You have to do things for your country.' 'You have to add value and participate in actions that are not beneficial only to you.' 'That's when I decided to do a lot as an individual and as an artiste, who has 'x' number of followers on Instagram.' 'What is the point of having so many followers if I cannot use my voice for some good?'
Indian women suffered a batting collapse to lose the second T20 International by 31 runs and help West Indies women take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
A look at the screening pictures.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
